We use words in our normal daily life. But there are words which are actually a generic name that we habitually use that it becomes a common word. Take for example "Walkman". Walkman is a brand name by Sony but most commonly used to represent any forms of portable audio device.
Here are a few more which u might have 'misused':
- Jeep - Offroad vehicle
- Kotex – tampon or other feminine sanitary products
- Scotch Tape - adhesive tape
- Pampers - disposable diapers
- Colgate - toothpaste
- Panadol - paracetamol tablets
- Clorox - household bleach
- Kiwi - shoe polish
- Tupperware - plastic food containers
- Discman – portable CD player
- Thermos – vacuum flask
- Handiplas - adhesive bandage
- Blu-Tack - pressure-sensitive adhesive
- Oxy - Acne cream
- Maggi - instant noodles.
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